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RESOLUTION NO. 2005-46
BEING A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE IMPROVEMENT TO SPRINGBROOK
NATURE CENTER ASSOCIATED WITH THE SPRING (SANCTUARY PROTECTION AND
RENEWAL INTO THE NEXT GENERATION) PROJECT AND SUPPORTING THE RQUEST
TO THE STATE OF MINNESOTA FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
WHEREAS, the Springbrook Nature Center park provides year-round opportunities to experience and
learn about nature; and is an environmental education center that serves school groups, community
organizations and families; and
WHEREAS, the Springbrook Nature Center serves the people living in the north suburban area with
enjoyable and educational programs, hands-on exhibits and nature center facilities; and
WHEREAS, the Springbrook Nature Center SPRING Project will enhance this park as a learning center
for people from the metropolitan area, provide space for education, health and wellness, community
gatherings, celebrations, business meetings; and
WHEREAS, the Springbrook Nature Center Foundation is a local non-profit organization dedicated to
supporting the overall planning, development and management of the Springbrook Nature Center and is
committed to talcing the lead in raising the $2.5 million matching funds for a State grant from private
sources, with increased operating costs covered through a combination of additional program revenue
and funds from the F Olmdation; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Columbia Heights supports the improvements
included in the Springbrook Nature Center SPRING Project and recognizes the positive impact this
project will have upon the citizens of the northern Twin cities metropolitan area.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights supports the
application to the State ofl\1innesota for fina.l1cial assistance with the Sprillgbrook Nature Center
SPRING Project.
Dated tbis lih day of September 2005.
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
Nawrocki
Williams
Ayes: Peterson, Williams, Nawrocki, Ericson Diehm, Kelze7\
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Mayor Garyl{,. Peterson
Attest:
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atricia Muscovitz, CMC
Deputy City Clerk/Council Secretary